Time to see if I can become a garden master!

Welcome to GC Mkilbz ....I want your dog what a cutie

 

Hi Guys!
Done a bit on the garden this weekend, slabbing!

Next step is to build a planter from decking next to it now, I am hoping to do a 3 tier one if anyone has any advice

 

Instead of conifers along the back wall how about 4 or 5 different fruit trees.

 

If that was my view, I would be thinking fruit trees (even with our large garden, hubby insists that all trees "work", so have flowers, and ideally, fruit). A small silver birch tree would look good too, casting dappled shade, and the leaves rustle beautifully in a summer breeze.

(Just in case you didn't know how beautiful Apple trees are in flower!)

I would go for a raised bed for veggie growing. In case your little trouble causer is a male (being very coy with that leg positioning!), it reduces the risk of "extra watering". Remember that many fruit bushes, eg red- and black- currants, are quite decorative in shape, and can give you good returns for a small amount of space.

Herbs - you've got to grow herbs!! A bed near the house, so not too far to run to get that sprig of Rosemary for your lamb roast. Mint is easy to grow (may need containing to prevent it running round the garden), whilst chives and thymne will look after themselves year after year. All are lovely plants to look at too, so no need to hide them away!

 

Hello and welcome

I would say paint the fences some nice colours it really helps set off any plants you plant in the garden and makes flowers pop and greens look greener and also makes the space feel bigger and the best bit is it still looks nice and cheery when it rains and still looks bright outside

I agree with the other trees would be good. Fruit trees would be nice but how about some cherry blossom trees or there is a tree that smells like toffee apples i think and turns a lovely golden colour.

This is it, it would be something a bit different and a talking point and would look great in autumn

http://www.yougarden.com/item-p-510037/flow-tah-trees/toffee-apple-trees-cercidiphyllum-japonicum/

Raised beds would be good regards the dog. You could have them lots of different heights to create interest and help guide the eye as well.

 

Hi guys, just a quick question regarding the planter I have got some decking but to make the frame I take it I need to use treated timber? If I use standard 2x2 it will rot, am I right?

 

I'm sure that if you go to Wickes, and probably B&Q, their decking is already treated anyway.

I'm sure you'll be able to get treated wood for the framework from these places too, but if you can't, you could always cut your own. Seems daft that they'd treat the timber but not the frameworks. Could be wrong though.

 

It will be treated already but you need to re treat the cut/sawn ends it will make them last longer

 

How about something like this. I was not sure which way was which, but am presuming your photo was taken in the evening so the fence by the shed faces a westerly direction.
A couple of pointers to help you (I hope)
Firstly if you plant some trees to provide privacy, then don't get conifers or you'll be forever trimming. The trees on the boundaries should be evergreen if poss (that way all year round privacy and no mess) A really good garden tree is Californian Ironwood Tree. If you choose fruit trees then you will have a lot of fruit drop, which in a small garden can be a problem especially with wasps.
I would recommend moving the shed, it occupies your sunny spot and put a patio there instead, next to which you could put your veg plot.

As you love hydrangeas, these would be best along the more shaded fence or you could use them to disguise the moved shed - a really stunning variety is Annabelle.
Oh and the gap at the bottom of the garden between the borders, is where you put a seat or maybe with two girls a little wendy house! And as for your fav pooch, there's still space to throw a ball!
Hope that helps a bit, it can be a bit daunting with a completely blank canvas!
Regards
Rachel

 

Love the 3D / Isometric view @Plantpots